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Sudan is objecting to the United Arab Emirates' role as host of a United Nations congress on crime, arguing Abu Dhabi cannot credibly hold the position while it stands accused of supporting the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's civil war. Khartoum's government says the RSF's backer should not preside over an international gathering on crime prevention, adding diplomatic friction to an already strained relationship.
- 2Report says Netanyahu ignored warnings before October 7βReport: Netanyahu ignored direct high-level warnings prior to Oct 7. In late Sep 2023, eg, the UAE president phoned to w
A new report alleges Benjamin Netanyahu received direct high-level warnings ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack and failed to act on them. According to the account, the UAE president phoned Netanyahu in late September 2023 to warn that Hamas was considering a major attack, but Netanyahu did not pass the warning to his security chiefs and instead resisted proposals from some security officials. The claims have reignited debate over Israeli leadership failures surrounding the attack.
- 3US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Concern Over Uranium EnrichmentβThe U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the so-called 'gold standard' restrictions the US required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are warning the deal could accelerate nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and weaken America's leverage over regional nuclear programs.
- 4UAE commits $10 million to fight Ebola outbreak in AfricaβUAE allocates $10 million to fight Ebola outbreak in Africa
The United Arab Emirates has allocated $10 million to support efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa. The funding is intended to help containment and relief operations on the continent. The announcement adds the Gulf state to the list of international donors responding to the epidemic, drawing attention to the scale of the health emergency.
- 5UAE gives $10 million to fight Ebola as Uganda travel bans liftedβUAE allocates $10 million to tackle Ebola outbreak as it lifts Uganda travel restrictions
The UAE has pledged $10 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak while simultaneously lifting travel restrictions it had imposed on Uganda. The move combines direct funding for outbreak response with a resumption of normal travel links, signaling confidence that the situation is being brought under control. The announcement highlights the UAE's role in international health crisis response in East Africa.
- 6UAE Opens UN Crime Congress, Launches Pledge4Justice FundβΌUAE Opens 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and Launches Pledge4Justice with First Pledge of Up to USD 5 Million
The United Arab Emirates has opened the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and launched the Pledge4Justice initiative, with an inaugural pledge of up to USD 5 million. The congress brings together countries and organisations to discuss crime prevention and criminal justice cooperation, with the UAE's pledge presented as an opening contribution to the initiative.
- 7Carney's Canada investment summit hosted UAE investors despite Sudan arms concernsβPM Carney's π¨π¦ investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, despite the country's role in providing
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Canadian investment summit welcomed investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE is accused of supplying weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group blamed by numerous human rights organisations for atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics question Canada's judgment in courting Emirati capital while such allegations remain unresolved.
- 8Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in UAEβSudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in the UAE, Citing Legal and Ethical Justifications
Sudan has withdrawn from a crime prevention conference hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with officials citing legal and ethical justifications for the decision. The move adds to ongoing tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi amid Sudan's devastating civil war, in which Sudan has repeatedly accused the UAE of involvement. The UAE denies the allegations.
- 9Abdullah bin Zayed holds meetings at UN General AssemblyβAbdullah bin Zayed meets foreign ministers on sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met with a series of foreign ministers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The meetings form part of the UAE's diplomatic push during the annual gathering of world leaders, where ministers use the event to hold bilateral talks on regional and international issues.
- 10UAE Retreat and Saudi Sole Control Preceded Yemen Front CollapseβDecline of UAE Role and Riyadhβs Sole Management of Military File Preceded Collapse of Yemenβs Western Coast Front, New lines Magazine
Reporting carried by Yemen Online, citing New lines Magazine, says the collapse of Yemen's western coast front was preceded by a decline in the UAE's military role and Riyadh taking sole control of the military file. The claim points to friction between the two Gulf allies over command of forces fighting on that front, and to disarray among their local partners as the front gave way.